Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 127-103 in an NBA preseason game at the Golden 1 Center on Monday night, October 6, 2026, as reported by Eurohoops. Slovenian star Luka Doncic orchestrated the Lakers‘ offense with 21 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals in under 16 minutes of play.
Golden 1 Center Preseason Opener
The NBA preseason schedule continued Monday with five matchups showcasing revamped rosters, high-profile rookies, and returning veterans. Attention centered on Sacramento as the Lakers opened their exhibition slate against the Kings. Los Angeles controlled the tempo from the opening tip, establishing a comfortable margin before clearing the bench in the second half.
Luka Doncic Leads Quick Offensive Surge
Doncic made an immediate impact in limited minutes, shooting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc during his brief stint on the floor. His passing and perimeter scoring dismantled the Kings’ defense early, setting the tone for a high-scoring night for the visitors. Cameron Carr added 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists off the bench, while Quentin Grimes contributed 16 points.
Supporting Cast Produces Double Figures
Depth scoring carried the Lakers through the final quarters as several new additions found their rhythm. Ziaire Williams chipped in 13 points, Jake LaRavia posted 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Chris Mañon finished with 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Young Prospects Lead Scoring in Kings Loss
Sacramento relied on young prospects and bench contributors to shoulder the scoring load in the lopsided loss. Nique Clifford led the Kings with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Darius Acuff Jr. added 19 points and 4 assists, Daeqwon Plowden scored 12 points with 5 rebounds, and Maxime Raynaud contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds.
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